Troy Ogburn, a 44-year-old resident of Evansville, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release. The sentencing follows his guilty plea to charges including possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Authorities began investigating Ogburn’s activities in October 2024 after receiving information that he was selling large quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl from his apartment. The investigation was conducted by the DEA Evansville Resident Office and detectives from the Evansville Vanderburgh County Drug Task Force.
On October 24, 2024, law enforcement searched Ogburn’s apartment and found significant quantities of drugs: 1,470 grams of methamphetamine; 143 grams of fentanyl in pink powder form; 25 grams of cocaine; nearly 110 grams of fentanyl in pink pills marked “K/56”; and over 238 grams of fentanyl in blue pills marked “M30.” Officers also recovered two sets of digital scales, a loaded stolen Glock .45 caliber handgun, two additional handguns with loaded magazines, $1,695 in cash, and a drug ledger listing buyers and payments.
During a simultaneous traffic stop that led to Ogburn’s arrest, officers found another drug ledger and $4,572 in cash inside his vehicle.
Ogburn had previous convictions for federal drug trafficking and felony marijuana dealing. These prior offenses prohibit him from legally possessing firearms.
“Trafficking deadly amounts of methamphetamine and fentanyl fuels addiction, overdoses, and violence in our communities,” said Tom Wheeler, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. “This sentence ensures that a dangerous offender is removed from our streets and sends a clear message: those who deal in these poisons while armed with illegal firearms will face serious federal prison time.”
The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration along with the Evansville Police Department. The Evansville Vanderburg County Drug Task Force provided assistance during the investigation. U.S. District Judge Matthew P. Brookaman imposed the sentence.
U.S. Attorney Wheeler expressed gratitude to Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren Wheatley for prosecuting the case.
